Comparative and superlative adjectives

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

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How do you form the comparative of 'fast'?

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The comparative of 'fast' is 'faster'.

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How do you form the superlative of 'tall'?

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The superlative of 'tall' is 'tallest'.

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What is the comparative form of 'cold'?

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The comparative form of 'cold' is 'colder'.

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What is the superlative form of 'fat'?

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The superlative form of 'fat' is 'fattest'.

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When do you use 'more' instead of '-er'?

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Use 'more' for adjectives with two or more syllables, like 'beautiful' (more beautiful).

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When do you use 'most' instead of '-est'?

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Use 'most' for adjectives with two or more syllables, like 'wonderful' (most wonderful).

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Fill in the blank: A cheetah is __________ than a lion. (fast)

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A cheetah is faster than a lion.

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Fill in the blank: This is the __________ book in the library. (interesting)

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This is the most interesting book in the library.